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Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Basehor, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

14.5 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States

Leavenworth, KS

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city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

Basehor, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Basehor, KS covers 14.5 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Spruce Street, South 4th Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 14.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spruce Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Basehor, KS is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leavenworth, KS to Basehor, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Spruce Street
South 4th Street
North Main Street
Leavenworth Road
North 155th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Spruce Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Basehor, KS.

1

Start on the route

276 ft · 25 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Spruce Street
3

Turn right onto South 4th Street

3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street
4

Continue on North Main Street

8.5 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
5

Turn right onto Leavenworth Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Leavenworth Road
6

Turn left onto North 155th Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North 155th Street
7

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.27 one way

$4.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.49 $4.98
premium $4.89 $2.79 $5.58
diesel $5.61 $3.20 $6.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Leavenworth, KS

Afternoon in Leavenworth on Thursday

Local time

12:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Basehor, KS

Afternoon in Basehor on Thursday

Local time

12:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Basehor, KS covers 14.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spruce Street, South 4th Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Leavenworth, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Basehor, KS is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leavenworth, KS to Basehor, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leavenworth, KS to Basehor, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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